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Of the latter, 6 left the district, 1 entered an institution, 1 went
to the Occupation Centre, 1 was excluded by the School Medical Officer,
and 5 left. These 5 were between the ages of 14 and 16 and were allowed
to leave when suitable work was found for them. If they can find jobs
in shoe repairer's shops, they should do well, as all of them have had
experience in repairing shoes.
Old scholars frequently visit the school to report progress, and some
are doing very well; keeping the same positions for four and five years,
some being in positions of responsibility, with others working under
them.
Vale Road School for Physically Defective Children.
The following report is based upon information supplied by Miss
Hubbard (Head Mistress of the school):—
The School for Physically Defective Children is situated in Vale
Road. It consists of three classrooms and hall; quite modern in lighting,
flooring and equipment. Attached to the school is a playing field in
which lessons are given in the summer. Adjoining this is the school
garden where the senior boys grow many varieties of vegetables, and the
girls flowers.
Half the children arrive in ambulances at 9.30 a.m., when lessons
are started. The remainder arrive at 10 a.m. and stay later in the
afternoon to complete the work of the day.
The morning curriculum varies little from that of a normal elementary
school. The afternoon session is devoted to handicraft. The senior boys
attend a woodwork centre at Stamford Hill School once a week.
The boys also learn chair-seating in cane and cord, bookbinding,
weaving, rug-making, leather and pewter work, and poster-writing.
Many posters have been prepared for dances held by various associations.
The girls specialise in embroidery and plain needlecraft. This year a
selection of cushion covers embroidered by the girls was sent to South
America. Samples of boys' and girls' work have also been shown at
the Middlesex Exhibition and in South Africa.